The List Of Accredited Distance Learning Colleges In South Africa. Distance Learning is a development in education in which students do not have to physically receive tutorship within the four walls of a classroom. In the earlier days of Distance Learning, the students received their lectures by written letters which were sent to them from the institutions, but as time progressed, with the development of information technology, most long-distance learning courses have been shifted to the internet, and students now receive their lectures via pre-recorded videos. This has increased the efficiency of knowledge dissemination and made long-distance learning more popular all over the world.

List Of Accredited Distance Learning Colleges In South Africa
List Of Accredited Distance Learning Colleges In South Africa

In this post, we present to you our esteemed readers a list of colleges and institutions of higher learning that offer long-distance learning courses to their students. We must state that the most suitable correspondence colleges and long-distance learning universities in South Africa vary depending on the preferences or particular needs of the individual student. As for the matter of accreditation, this can vary according to the area of specialization of the college; with some colleges getting their accreditation from the Department of Higher Education, while others get their accreditation from international bodies like CIMA, ACCA, and CFA. An abridged list of the accredited distance learning colleges in South Africa follows below:

List Of Accredited Distance Learning Colleges In South Africa

  • Skills Academy
    • Established: since 2009.
    • Accredited by: DHET/ South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
    • Courses Offered: events management, hospitality, entrepreneurship, accounting, childcare, computer.
  • TWP Academy
    • The Together We Pass Academy (TWP)
    • Year of Establishment: 2015.
    • Accreditation by: The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB),  Quality Council for Trades, and Occupations (QCTO),   Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET).
    • Courses on Offer: Professional courses in business: accounting and finance, workplace safety, business management, office administration, among others.
  • Home Study College
    • Accredited by: FASSET, National Qualifications Framework (NQF.),   ICB
    • Courses on offer: Book-keeping, entrepreneurship, accounting, public administration, and financial management.
  • The Learning Group
    • Year of Establishment: 1984
    • Accreditation by: FASSET,  ICB.
    • Programs on offer: Digital photography, beauty therapy,  wedding planning, history of art, hospitality, commercial and restaurant interior décor.
  • International Business Training College (IBTC)
    • Qualifications available:  CIMA, ACCA, and CFA, National Diplomas and Certificates.
    • Programs on offer: Human resource management, Business management, and Marketing.
  • South African College of Business (SACOB)
    • Accreditation by: Department of Higher Education in South Africa.
    • Courses on Offer: Accounting, Business administration, and Business Management.
  • The Assessment College of South Africa
    • Accreditation by: FASET.
    • Courses on offer: Interior Decoration, Hospitality, Beauty therapy, and so on.
  • The University of the Witwatersrand
    • Accredited by: Department of Higher Education
    • Courses offered: Business School (Accounting, Business Administration, Book-keeping, Finance)
    • School of Governance (Administration, )
    • University Website: https://online.wits.ac.za
  • The University of Johannesburg
    • Accredited by: Department of Higher Education
    • Courses Offered: leadership skills in various industries and public services.
    • University Website: https://online.uj.ac.za/
  • Stellenbosch University
    • Accreditation by: Department of Higher Education
    • Courses on offer:  online master’s degrees in public management and development, (Masters degree in Public Administration) {MPA}, various Academic Certificate Programs and short courses that are achieved through lectures and interactive telematic education.
    • University website: www.sun.ac.za/english
  • University of South Africa
    • Accredited by: Department of Higher Education
    • Study Options: short courses and certification programs,  diplomas, and degree programs.
    • Physical Address: Preller St, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
    • Phone Contact: +27 12 429 3111
    • University Website: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default
  •  Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
    • Accreditation by: Department of Higher Education.
    • Courses offered: B.Sc Business Administration, MBA Business Administration, etc.
    • Website: https://www.mancosa.co.za/
  • The Hatfield Christian Online School (HCoS)
    • Accredited by: Department of Higher Education
    • website: https://onlineschool.co.za/
  • Lyceum Correspondence College
    • Accreditation by: Department of Higher Education
    • Courses Offered:  Certificates, Diploma, and Distance education courses in business administration, traffic management and policing education and fleet management

Conclusion

As stated in the introduction to this article, success in distance learning depends to a large extent on the student knowing and choosing the school that is most suitable for his individual needs and circumstances. If a student wants to be a teacher, for instance, then he should review the colleges that offer to teach courses before making the final decision. Furthermore, Long distance learning requires self-discipline if it is to be done successfully. This self-discipline is especially necessary for the area of time management and commitment to studies. This is because there is nobody to hound you and force you to take your courses serious. your regular correspondence can only come from your burning desire to succeed and excel in your chosen course of study. Adult and distance learning is a vital development in the South African education system because it gives one an opportunity to pursue career advancement when one is already working.

Regulation

Online studies (Distance Learning) is regulated by the Council on Higher Education.

The Council on Higher Education (CHE) is an independent lawful organization established in May 1998 by the passing of the bill which is now known as Higher Education Act (Act No 101 of 1997), and which has now been amended and empowered to function as the Quality Council for Higher Education in terms of the previous law; National Qualifications Framework Act (Act No 67 0f 2008).

The functions and Operations of the CHE include the following:

To provide technical expertise and advice to the Minister of Higher Education and Training on request from the minister, or on its own initiative, on all aspects of higher education policy.

To formulate and implement a system of quality assurance which will guide higher education, including (of course) program accreditation, institutional audits, quality promotion and capacity development on the part of the institutions, also to promote standards development and the implementation of the previously defined  Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF).

To monitor the activities of institutions and report on the state of the higher education system, including assessing whether the government’s vision and policy on higher education are being followed, as well as how this is being done, and to what extent, and to foresee any possible consequences that will come with continued implementation.

To contribute to the growth, expansion, and development of higher education through intellectual engagement with stakeholders on key national and systemic issues, which include international trends, holding conferences, producing publications, and also conducting research.

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